Madaripur travel guide, Dhaka Division
Madaripur is a river district south of the Padma, crossed by the Arial Khan, Kumar and Palong rivers. It takes its name from the 15th-century Sufi saint Shah Madar, whose dargah is a place of pilgrimage. Visitors also come for the Raja Ram Temple at Khalia, the Madaripur Museum, the large Shokuni Lake in town and the Charmuguria eco-park. About 1.29 million people live in its roughly 1,125 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Madaripur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 1,125 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,293,027
- Density
- 1,149 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Shokuni Lake
A large lake in Madaripur town, a favourite place for evening walks.
Photo: ShazidSharif2001 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
MadaripurTravel facts
- Best time to visit
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FAQ
Where is Madaripur?
Madaripur is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Madaripur?
Places added to this guide: Shah Madar Dargah, Shokuni Lake.
When is the best time to visit Madaripur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Where does the name Madaripur come from?
From Shah Madar, a 15th-century Sufi saint whose dargah is in the district.
What can you visit in Madaripur?
Shah Madar's dargah, the Raja Ram Temple at Khalia, Shokuni Lake and the Charmuguria eco-park.